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Patriots, NFL plan free concert in downtown Boston

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Patriots, NFL plan free concert in downtown Boston

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Updated: 2:21 PM EDT Aug 29, 2017

BOSTON —

The National Football League is planning to throw an extra party to celebrate the New England Patriots and the city of Boston.

On Thursday, Sept. 7, the league said it will take over Christopher Columbus Park in Boston for a party and concert just a few hours before the new season kicks off in Foxborough.

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The event starts at 11 a.m., with a screening of the NFL Films Documentary "America's Game," which is the Patriots' Super Bowl LI-winning season. At noon, the league said the event will become a concert featuring appearances by "Patriots' Legends" and "a live performance by a surprise musical guest."

These events are free and open to the public, rain or shine, NFL officials said. Attendees do not need tickets, but general public viewing areas are available on a first come, first serve basis.

Entrances to the event site will open at starting 10:30 a.m. at the corner of Atlantic Avenue and Richmond Street or Atlantic Avenue near Tia's Restaurant. Fans are encouraged to use public transportation to reach the park.

After the concert, attendees will be encouraged to move to local establishments to watch the Patriots kickoff the NFL season against the Kansas City Chiefs. The game will not be broadcast at the concert site.